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I don't know if anybody approved the book change or not, but I've read almost half of Julie and Julia and I'm totally disappointed! I don't think I can handle reading any more of these completely self absorbed and narcissistic bloggers' books. Why can't they get over themselves?

I really like the idea of the book and I suspect and really hope that the movie is better. I think it has great potential as a movie.

I like hearing about food and the recipes, etc. But I DO NOT CARE ABOUT THIS GIRL'S LIFE!

She swears a whole lot and writes about sex a whole lot. I always wish that somehow the Dad in The Hiding Place could have taught the whole world about sex. Do you remember the analogy he used about carrying a heavy suit case on a trip but that his daughter was not yet strong enough to carry the load so he told her that he would carry it until she was strong enough. Julie Powell doesn't care how heavy the load is and she doesn't mind telling anybody else all about it.

Does anybody else hear me on the self absorbed blogger subject, or is that just me who is completely bugged by those people?

I am hopeful because within the last couple of pages I read Julie wrote, "So that night I made my New Year's resolution, better late than never: To Get Over My Damned Self." See? She swears all the time.

Also, sometimes I wonder if these people bother me so much because I am like them....

Has anyone else started reading the book yet? Either of them? I have a lot more to say, but I don't want to give anything away.

Also, what do you guys think about scheduling a group g-chat session to talk about this book? I know it would be crazy to follow, but I think it would be fun.